TXI Description — Texas Industries Inc.
Texas Industries is a supplier of heavy construction materials in the southwestern U.S. through its three business segments: cement, aggregates and consumer products. Co.'s cement segment produces gray portland cement and other cements such as masonry and oil well cements. Co.'s aggregates segment produces natural aggregates, including sand, gravel and crushed limestone. Co.'s consumer products segment produces and sells ready-mix concrete. Co.'s facilities are concentrated primarily in Texas, Louisiana and California. Co. serves multiple end-user markets, including public works, residential, commercial, industrial and institutional construction sectors, as well as the oil and gas industry.